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Borno: Red Cross elects Mali Gubio as chair, others
Borno: Red Cross elects Mali Gubio as chair, others
By: Babagana Wakil
The Nigerian Red Cross Society Borno State branch has elected the elder stateman Mali Gubio as his Chairman to pillot its activities in the state.
Speaking shortly after election in Maiduguri, the National President of the Nigerian Redcross Society who was represented by its National Legal Adviser, Barr. Muazu Muhammed Dikwa commended the state branch for their commitment to serving humanity and their exceptional demonstration of peaceful conduct and team spirit.
“Borno branch is among the leading branches, being one of the epicenter of insurgency and other natural disasters. This branch has done alot and that is why all the principals of its partners here are fully represented” Barr Muazu said.
He urged the new executives to be proactive and be good leaders leading by examples worthy of emulation by all and sundry.
Barr Muazu admonished the new excos to united all staff and volunteers of the society in the state along in their operations and activities.
Those who elected include Dr Bulama Mali Gubio as the Chairman and Muhammed Kauji as the Vice Chairman of the Society.
Others including Alhaji Abba Butu Monguno as Disaster Management Adviser, Hajiya Fati Audu Yusuf as Communication Adviser, Sadiq Abubakar Muazu as the Youth Adviser, Comrade Bulama Abiso as Program Planning Adviser, Hajiya Fusam Nganran as Resource Management Adviser.
Also, Madam Naomi Abwaku as Capacity Development Adviser, Hajiya Naijat Ali as Property Management Adviser, Sheikh Abba Al-amin Banki as Divisional Adviser, Barrister Bukar Modu Mustapha as Legal Adviser and Dr. Muhammed Ghuluze as Health Adviser.
On his part, the State Commandant of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Musa Boyi pledged support to the activities of the society with the state and its environs “we have always been partners, and we will continue to give our maximum support to your operations” he said.
Those who present at the events include Red Cross partners, representatives of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), National Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), and the Nigerian Police Force.
Muhammad Zannah Barma,
Branch Secretary Nigerian Red Cross Society Borno State urged the stakeholders to look inward to generate the funding to sustain the activities of the branch.
“Like, I said earlier it is difficult for us now; ICRC is our sole funders and they have cut down their funding to 9 centers in the state due to the ongoing war Gaza because their attention has been shifted to the Gaza.
“I know we have the capacity and manpower so we need to look inward to generate income to fund our activities,”he said.
Borno: Red Cross elects Mali Gubio as chair, others
Two Women Abducted in Kwara State, Security Forces Launch Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kwara State Police Command, Zone 8 Lokoja, has confirmed the abduction of two women from Edogi community in the early hours of Friday.
The incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. when armed men invaded the home of 50-year-old Alhaji Mustapha and took away his wives Shafa’u Mustapha and 35-year-old Fauzat Mustapha.
Upon receiving the report around 8:00 a.m., soldiers, police, vigilante members, and local hunters were mobilized to the scene and began combing nearby bushes in a search-and-rescue mission.
Authorities say investigation is ongoing to track down the kidnappers and secure the victims’ release.
Two Women Abducted in Kwara State, Security Forces Launch Search Operation
Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare
… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders in the education sector to review current challenges and outline fresh directives for improving learning outcomes, infrastructure, and coordination across the state.
The meeting, chaired by the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and heads of education boards, agencies, and institutions.
Zulum emphasised the synergy among all agencies in the education sector noting that with proper collaboration effective service delivery would be provided for the people of Borno.
Governor Zulum outlined a multifaceted plan to rejuvenate the education sector, which includes building houses for teachers, renovating dilapidated schools, providing professional development opportunities, and improving teachers’ access to resources.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, among other senior officials.
… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries
Meanwhile, as part of his policy direction for the education sector, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges in some local government areas.
The High Islamic Colleges are designed to offer a wide range of programmes, including traditional Islamic studies, literacy and numeracy, modern sciences, and vocational training.
According to Zulum, the High Islamic Colleges were to ensure the integration of the non-formal education sector with formal education. He also affirmed that the colleges will teach basic literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills to Almajiri pupils and will provide a second chance for out-of-school children who have exceeded the enrollment age.
In addition, the governor directed the establishment of additional state libraries in Biu, southern Borno, and Monguno, in the northern part of the state.
“Deliberately, I upgraded the Maiduguri library, with the aim of establishing another one in Biu and one in Monguno in order to promote reading culture, which is fast eroding. I want you to rejuvenate the reading culture by ensuring the library is effective. But most importantly, apart from the physical books, let’s put a mechanism for e-books in place,” Zulum said.
Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare
Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of locally made weapons.
According to sources, the detectives acting on credible intelligence stormed Kurmin Kogi Village and apprehended the suspects Isah Bello, and Sa’idu Haruna, both of Damdami Village, Richifa Ward, Soba LGA.
The sources said the suspects confessed to being in possession of firearms and led investigators to their hideout, where four locally made guns and four locally made pistols were recovered.
The sources added that the suspects are in custody as discreet investigations continue.
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